What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Coordinator position at Sonora Quest Laboratories?
Job Title:
This position requires a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. As a key resource, this role is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will perform duties according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Main Responsibilities:
- Operate at a high level of competency in performing MLS duties as defined by the department, providing operational leadership and workflow oversight to the section/shift. Integrate comprehensive technical knowledge and clinical relevance into daily activity for the department.
- Focus on quality by reviewing records and assuring performance of all quality control and assurance procedures. Ensure that quality control and instrumentation maintenance records are kept and documentation meets standards of accrediting and licensing agencies.
- Monitor opportunities for improvement and participate in improving financial performance of the department to decrease costs, increase productivity, and improve service.
- Assist with personnel oversight, including participation in selection, training, developing, and providing coaching under the direction of the Supervisor or appropriate Director.
- Serve as a resource communication liaison for on-site and System issues, providing access to other System resources when appropriate.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility) AND certification (MLS or categorical).
- Two (2) years' experience in nonwaived testing in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area.
- Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.
- For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor's degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MLS Certification
- Additional related education and/or experience.
EEO Statement: Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
